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Pipers Vale Challenge and Cup 2019

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On Friday 10thMay, Head Coach Heather and George Harvey from our MAG (Men’s Artistic Gymnastics) squad took the long journey up to Ipswich for the Pipers Vale Challenge and Cup.

George, who’s only 13, was competing in his first U16 competition. To add to the occasion, he was up against gymnasts from clubs such as Leeds and Newcastle who are known for producing Team GB stars – but that didn’t faze him. 

He had a remarkable day scoring consistently on all the piece’s, bar one. The pommel. This could be argued as one of his stronger pieces but unfortunately he fell off in the heat of battle.

Though falling off, George still found himself in a strong 10thposition once all the scores were collated and he also marginally missed out on a medal position on the parallel bars.

This is a magnificent achievement amongst some of the country’s best up and coming gymnasts. It’s a true credit to George, the squad and our coaches for pulling this off with minimal hours and just 4 out of the 6 apparatus currently in our gym.

George Harvey said: “Pipers vale was a great competition and I’ve gained some key experience competing in the U16 for the first time.

I am very proud to represent Worthing Gymnastics Club who have supported me to compete at this level and I am grateful to everyone for their support.”

Heather Sampford said: “What an outstanding result for George who was unlucky not to be placed higher! Brilliant to think what he and our other gymnasts could achieve with access to all the equipment regularly.

That said, this result means the boys programmes are running tremendously and, for the first time, there wasn’t a significant dip in the scores for High Bar and Rings which we have access to once a week thanks to our friends at Hawth Gymnastics Club.”

A Month of Medals for Worthing Gymnastics Club

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Competition season is underway and Worthing Gymnastics Club has been reaping the rewards of a dedicated training programme developed over the year to secure a haul of 12 medals altogether so far.
 
South East Regional Qualifiers
 
The Men’s Artistic Gymnastic (MAG) squad competed at the MAG South East Regional Qualifiers for a place in the team to represent the region against the rest of Britain.  

In the level three category we saw George Harvey finishing with a flourish in 2nd to earn silver and a place in the squad. During the same session but in the level 4 category Dan Vallance triumphantly secured a place in the team after coming top of his group out of age with gold.

Next up we saw George Ferris and Alfie Skinner competing for places in the level 2 category where George landed 4th spot and a space to represent the region but Alfie marginally missed out following a solid performance to come 6th as a reserve.

The national development grades will take place in Birmingham where the boys will perform on six pieces of apparatus, each different to the other and requiring a combination of strength, mobility, endurance, flexibility, body control and co-ordination.
 
South East Regional Advanced Floor & Vault Competition
 
The advanced floor & vault team all medalled in their respective age groups at the South East Regional Advanced Floor & Vault Competition. Finlay Rolfe and Morgan Caulkin lead the way with golds, Ben Reeves secured silver and Oscar Rolfe and Eoin Robertson both brought home bronze.
 
Pegasus Invitational Floor & Vault Competition
 
At the Pegasus Invitational Floor & Vault Competition the intermediate squad started splendidly with Charlie Kriel grabbing gold and Harry Skinner coming second with silver.
 
Then came the girls, Ruby Miles battled for a 5th place rosette and Merle Skyes won silver. More stellar performances came from Isabelle Rodgers who won gold and Zita Ridgett taking home bronze – both also received awards for the highest score on floor.
 
Heather Sampford, Head Coach & Founder, commented: “Historically, our focus has been on competitive boys gymnastics which still remains strong and dynamic. Following the development of our newly qualified coaching team and leadership academy scheme we’re now able to extend these opportunities to our girls section who are having just as much success.”

The Worthing Cup

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At WGC we are always in the pursuit of better, from improving our members wellbeing to bolstering our team and facilities.

Understandably for many of our gymnasts it’s about gaining skills and improving their performance in the sport they love. Especially our MAG boys who compete at a national level and seek additional sessions.

Once a week and in the holidays the squad will travel up to Hawth Gymnastics and train on pieces of apparatus we don’t currently have access to. From this we have built a strong relationship with the team at Hawth, training side by side and making friends on the way. This has recently been recognised officially in the form of ‘The Worthing Cup’ which is awarded to the gymnast at Hawth who is the most supportive and encouraging to our boys as well as always being on hand with tips and advice.

This years winner is ex WGC gymnast Henry Clark (who’s mum is still very much at the core of our club)!henry

A big thank you to Henry and Hawth Gymnastics Club for sharing their knowledge and facilities – they are true advocates of British Gymnastics. We look forward to continuing our fruitful relationship and of course competing at competitions against one another.

Another thank you to our coaches and parents for the time and effort they put in to travelling to Crawley supporting our gymnasts dreams and of course for the many other ways you help our club and community.

We can’t wait for the day we can start hosting clubs at our future state of the art facility and improving on our Active Sussex Club of the year status.